Promoting and delivering new technologies and innovations to farmers – a process known as agricultural extension – helps farmers to address multiple challenges.
A participatory approach to livestock breeding which is adapted to the realities of smallholder farmers is raising productivity and generating higher incomes in Ethiopia.
Strengthening the resilience of crop-livestock production systems
Building climate-resilient, integrated crop-livestock farming systems with a strong market orientation can be a key driver of productivity, food security, and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Addressing the financial, cultural, and legal constraints that undermine the productivity of women farmers across the dry areas of the developing world.
Supporting rural people as they transition from conflict and instability
Countries emerging from conflict and instability need urgent help to rebuild their devastated agricultural sectors. ICARDA uses experience gained over the past four decades to help rural people recover and thrive.